Associate director – university partnerships

2 days ago

Mumbai, India UpGrad Full time

Associate Director – University PartnershipsLocation: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune)Function: University Alliances & PartnershipsReports to: AVP – University AlliancesTravel: 60–40% Pan-IndiaAbout up Grad -up Grad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned credentials. We co-create programs, integrate technology and student services, and drive scale with measurable outcomes.Role Summary -Own and grow strategic alliances with key Indian universities and marquee institutes (IITs, IIMs, ISB, NITs, central/state & tier-1 private universities). You’ll originate, structure, and close partnerships; co-create academically robust, industry-relevant programs; and orchestrate cross-functional execution on the up Grad platform. This is a hands-on, travel-intensive role for a relationship builder who can open doors, craft value propositions, negotiate complex commercials, and deliver revenue.Candidates with Indian Armed Forces experience (officer cadre; institutional liaison, training, or education roles) are strongly encouraged to apply.Key Outcomes (12–18 months)Signed Alliances: 6–12 new university Mo Us/Lo Is with clear commercial terms and governance cadence.Program Launches: 8–15 co-created programs/credentials (UG/PG/Executive & credit pathways) live on up Grad.Partner NPS: ≥ 60 with zero critical escalations; renewals/expansions with 80%+ retention.Pipeline Health: 3× coverage with documented stakeholder maps (VC/Registrar/Dean/Controller/Finance/Legal).What You’ll Do -1) Origination & Relationship LeadershipMap target accounts; build C-suite and academic connects across IIT/IIM/ISB/NIT/NAAC-A+ and state/central universities.Lead high-stakes meetings, advisory roundtables, and campus activations with VCs, Pro-VCs, Registrars, Deans, and CDOE heads.Represent up Grad at conclaves, UGC/AICTE interactions (as applicable), and marquee events.2) Solutioning & Program Co-CreationDiagnose university goals (enrolments, placements, rankings, internationalization) and design co-created programs (degrees, exec-ed, micro-credentials, pathways, RPL/credit

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    3 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University Partnerships Location: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune) Function: University Alliances & Partnerships Reports to: AVP – University Alliances Travel: 60–40% Pan-India About upGrad - upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    2 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University Partnerships Location: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune) Function: University Alliances & Partnerships Reports to: AVP – University Alliances Travel: 60–40% Pan-India About upGrad - upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    3 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University Partnerships Location: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune) Function: University Alliances & Partnerships Reports to: AVP – University Alliances Travel: 60–40% Pan-India About upGrad - upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    5 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University Partnerships Location: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune) Function: University Alliances & Partnerships Reports to: AVP – University Alliances Travel: 60–40% Pan-India About upGrad - upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    5 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University Partnerships Location: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune) Function: University Alliances & Partnerships Reports to: AVP – University Alliances Travel: 60–40% Pan-India About upGrad - upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    1 day ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University PartnershipsLocation: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune)Function: University Alliances & PartnershipsReports to: AVP – University AlliancesTravel: 60–40% Pan-IndiaAbout upGrad -upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned credentials. We...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    3 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University PartnershipsLocation: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune)Function: University Alliances & PartnershipsReports to: AVP – University AlliancesTravel: 60–40% Pan-IndiaAbout upGrad -upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned credentials. We...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    5 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University PartnershipsLocation: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune)Function: University Alliances & PartnershipsReports to: AVP – University AlliancesTravel: 60–40% Pan-IndiaAbout upGrad -upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned credentials. We...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    5 days ago

    Mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University PartnershipsLocation: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune)Function: University Alliances & PartnershipsReports to: AVP – University AlliancesTravel: 60–40% Pan-IndiaAbout upGrad -upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned credentials. We...

  • Associate Director – University Partnerships

    5 days ago

    mumbai, India upGrad Full time

    Associate Director – University PartnershipsLocation: Pan-India (Mumbai/Pune)Function: University Alliances & PartnershipsReports to: AVP – University AlliancesTravel: 60–40% Pan-IndiaAbout upGrad -upGrad partners with leading Indian and global universities to deliver high-quality online and blended degree programs and industry-aligned credentials. We...